Exam 7: The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior
An individual who engages in habitual criminal behavior and demonstrates a cluster of psychological, interpersonal and neurological features that discriminate him or her from the general population is referred to as a psychopath.
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Which statement illustrates a difference between male and female psychopaths?
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Explain the core factors of psychopathy.
Psychopathy is a complex personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, guilt, and remorse, as well as manipulative and antisocial behavior. The core factors of psychopathy include interpersonal, affective, lifestyle, and antisocial traits.
Interpersonal traits refer to the individual's ability to charm and manipulate others, as well as their superficial charm and grandiosity. Affective traits involve a lack of empathy, guilt, and remorse, as well as a shallow affect and a callous disregard for others' feelings. Lifestyle traits include impulsivity, irresponsibility, and a need for stimulation, as well as a parasitic lifestyle and a lack of realistic long-term goals. Antisocial traits encompass a history of criminal behavior, a lack of remorse, and a failure to conform to social norms.
These core factors contribute to the overall presentation of psychopathy and can have a significant impact on the individual's relationships, work, and legal issues. It is important to note that psychopathy is a complex and multifaceted disorder, and individuals may exhibit varying degrees of these core factors. Treatment for psychopathy typically involves a combination of therapy, medication, and support to address the underlying issues and help the individual manage their behavior.
Summarize the research examining the relationship between language development and antisocial behavior.
Research on gendered pathways indicates that, in adulthood, AL female offenders
What do the Supreme Court cases Miller v. Alabama, 2012, Jackson v. Hobbs, 2012, and Roper v. Simmons, 2005 all have in common?
List three characteristics central to temperament. How may a child's temperament influence one's trajectory?
The chapter focuses on criminal behavior that is __________ and __________.
The typical juvenile is far more likely to be the victim than the perpetrator of a violent crime.
The research has strongly supported the reliability and validity of the PCL-R for distinguishing criminal psychopaths from criminal non-psychopaths and for helping correctional psychologists in risk assessments of inmates
Describe the Uniform Crime Reports. Include the limitations of this data.
Which term refers to a cluster of traits characterized by high impulsivity, egocentricity, lack of empathy and deficits in emotional expression?
Which common childhood diagnosis is closely linked to poor executive functioning?
According to Moffit's theory, a boy who bites playmates at age 3, shoplifts at age 10, commits burglary at age 19, and rapes at age 26 would be considered a(n)
Define the terms actus reus and mens rea. How do these terms pertain to juvenile delinquency?
Why is the juvenile psychopath label so controversial in the field of forensic psychology?
How has the juvenile justice system historically treated male and female status offenders? Give an example of how this is changing.
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